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Marriage Laws » United States » California » San Diego

To obtain a marriage license, both the prospective bride and groom must appear together at one of the San Diego County Tax Assessor and Recorder's office locations:

Business hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays.
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, Kearny Mesa office only.

A blood test is not required.

Each person must present one form of valid photo identification with proof of age. To expedite the identification process, it is recommended that both the bride and groom bring a certified copy of their birth certificate.

If either party has been granted a divorce within 90 days of applying for a new marriage license, a copy of the final divorce decree must be presented at the time of issue.

Your marriage license is effective immediately and valid for 90 days anywhere within the state of California.

Once you have your marriage license the ceremony can be performed at the church of your choice, a wedding chapel, or a civil ceremony may be performed.

After the ceremony, the license must be returned to the Recorder's office for recording. Certified copies may be purchased one week after the license is returned.

1. County Administration Center
   1600 Pacific Highway, Room 273
   San Diego, CA 92101-2480

2. Chula Vista Branch Office
   344 "F" Street, Ste. 200,
   Chula Vista, CA 91910-2646

3. El Cajon Branch Office
   200 S. Magnolia Ave.
   El Cajon, CA 92020-3316

4. Kearny Mesa Branch Office
   5473 Kearny Villa Rd., 3rd Floor
   San Diego, CA 92123-1160

5. San Marcos Branch Office
   334 Via Vera Cruz, Suite 150
   San Marcos, CA 92069-2638

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